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Land Pride RCR2510 Series Operator's Manual

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    Cover photo may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit. © copyright 2008 printed read the operator’s manual entirely. When you see this symbol, the subsequent instructions and warnings are serious - follow without exception. Your life and the lives of others depend on it! ! Table of...

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    Table of contents land pride table of contents rcr2596, rcr2510 and rcrm2510 rotary cutters 312-753m 5/09/08 © copyright 2008 all rights reserved land pride provides this publication “as is” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied. While every precaution has been taken in the prepa...

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    1 important safety information 5/09/08 rcr2596, rcr2510 and rcrm2510 rotary cutters 312-753m land pride table of contents important safety information these are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual. Safety at all times thoroughly read and unders...

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    2 important safety information rcr2596, rcr2510 and rcrm2510 rotary cutters 312-753m 5/09/08 land pride table of contents transport machinery safely ▲ comply with state and local laws. ▲ maximum transport speed for implement is 20 mph. Do not exceed. Never travel at a speed which does not allow adeq...

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    3 important safety information 5/09/08 rcr2596, rcr2510 and rcrm2510 rotary cutters 312-753m land pride table of contents prepare for emergencies ▲ be prepared if a fire starts. ▲ keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy. ▲ keep emergency numbers for doctor, ambulance, hospital and fire depa...

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    4 important safety information rcr2596, rcr2510 and rcrm2510 rotary cutters 312-753m 5/09/08 land pride table of contents safety labels your cutter comes equipped with all safety labels in place. They were designed to help you safely operate your implement. 1. Read and follow label directions. 2. Ke...

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    5 important safety information 5/09/08 rcr2596, rcr2510 and rcrm2510 rotary cutters 312-753m land pride table of contents 22297 818-543c danger guard missing 818-552c danger pto driveline rotating driveline keep away! 22288 818-830c safety combo 22288.

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    6 important safety information rcr2596, rcr2510 and rcrm2510 rotary cutters 312-753m 5/09/08 land pride table of contents 818-564c chain shield 818-142c rotating driveline 22288 22288 818-556c danger thrown object 22288.

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    7 important safety information 5/09/08 rcr2596, rcr2510 and rcrm2510 rotary cutters 312-753m land pride table of contents 22296 818-540c danger guard missing do not operate 22296 818-552c rotating driveline hazard keep away rotating driveline keep away! 838-094c warning: high pressure 22288.

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    8 introduction rcr2596, rcr2510 and rcrm2510 rotary cutters 312-753m 5/09/08 land pride table of contents introduction terminology “right” or “left” as used in this manual is determined by facing the direction the machine will operate while in use unless otherwise stated. Definitions owner assistanc...

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    9 introduction 5/09/08 rcr2596, rcr2510 and rcrm2510 rotary cutters 312-753m land pride table of contents further assistance your dealer wants you to be satisfied with your new cutter. If for any reason you do not understand any part of this manual or are not satisfied with the service received, the...

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    10 section 1: assembly and set-up rcr2596, rcr2510 and rcrm2510 rotary cutters 312-753m 5/09/08 land pride table of contents section 1: assembly and set-up tractor requirements weight & horsepower tractor horsepower and weight must be capable of controlling the cutter under all operating conditions....

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    11 section 1: assembly and set-up 5/09/08 rcr2596, rcr2510 and rcrm2510 rotary cutters 312-753m land pride table of contents lift type cutter 3-point assembly figure 1-3 the a-frame hitch. Secure the a-frame hitch with the 3/4" bolts (#15), 3/4" flat washer (#13) and 3/4" lock nut (#12). 2. Place th...

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    12 section 1: assembly and set-up rcr2596, rcr2510 and rcrm2510 rotary cutters 312-753m 5/09/08 land pride table of contents pull-type cutter hitch assembly refer to figure 1-4 for rcr2596 hitch assembly and figure 1-5 for rcr2510 hitch assembly: 1. Assemble tongue (#1) to the deck using hitch pins ...

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    13 section 1: assembly and set-up 5/09/08 rcr2596, rcr2510 and rcrm2510 rotary cutters 312-753m land pride table of contents 4. Install main driveline (#4) to jackshaft (#2) by pulling on the collar and pushing the yoke forward to engage the groove on the jackshaft splined stub until the collar has ...

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    14 section 1: assembly and set-up rcr2596, rcr2510 and rcrm2510 rotary cutters 312-753m 5/09/08 land pride table of contents constant velocity driveline installation refer to figure 1-7: constant velocity driveline can be installed on rcr2510 and rcrm2510 cutters only. Maximum turning angle is limit...

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    15 section 1: assembly and set-up 5/09/08 rcr2596, rcr2510 and rcrm2510 rotary cutters 312-753m land pride table of contents chain safety shields (optional) ! Danger! Rotary cutters have the ability to discharge objects at high speeds; therefore, the use of front and rear safety shields is strongly ...

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    16 section 1: assembly and set-up rcr2596, rcr2510 and rcrm2510 rotary cutters 312-753m 5/09/08 land pride table of contents rubber safety shields (optional) ! Danger! Rotary cutters have the ability to discharge objects at high speeds; therefore, the use of front and rear safety shields is strongly...

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    17 section 1: assembly and set-up 5/09/08 rcr2596, rcr2510 and rcrm2510 rotary cutters 312-753m land pride table of contents 3-point tractor hook-up refer to figure 1-14: ! Danger! Tractor hook-up can be hazardous to you or your helper. Do not allow anyone to stand between the cutter and tractor dur...

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    18 section 1: assembly and set-up rcr2596, rcr2510 and rcrm2510 rotary cutters 312-753m 5/09/08 land pride table of contents ! Warning! Damaged drivelines can cause serious injury or death. Either a tractor with 540 rpm or 1000 rpm pto (power take-off) speed is required. The rcr cutters are designed...

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    19 section 1: assembly and set-up 5/09/08 rcr2596, rcr2510 and rcrm2510 rotary cutters 312-753m land pride table of contents 5. With driveline profiles pulled apart, apply multi- purpose grease to the inside of the outer profile and reassemble the two profiles. 6. Attach inner driveline yoke to the ...

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    20 section 1: assembly and set-up rcr2596, rcr2510 and rcrm2510 rotary cutters 312-753m 5/09/08 land pride table of contents 7. Attach driveline yoke end (#8) to tractor pto shaft. Secure with locking device. Pull on both end of the driveline to make sure it is secured to the tractor and gearbox sha...

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    21 section 1: assembly and set-up 5/09/08 rcr2596, rcr2510 and rcrm2510 rotary cutters 312-753m land pride table of contents 2. Remove parking jack (#1) from cutter deck and secure to cutter tongue by fully inserting locking pin (#2) through the parking jack and mounting bracket as shown. 3. Add str...

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    22 section 2: adjustments rcr2596, rcr2510 and rcrm2510 rotary cutters 312-753m 5/09/08 land pride table of contents section 2: adjustments leveling procedure lift-type and pull-type cutters must operate level from side to side at all times. Gauge wheels should be set at identical heights. Lift-type...

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    23 section 2: adjustments 5/09/08 rcr2596, rcr2510 and rcrm2510 rotary cutters 312-753m land pride table of contents cutting height adjustment ! Danger! Engage parking brake, disengage pto, shut off tractor and remove key before proceeding. Ensure that all moving parts have come to a complete stop b...

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    24 section 3: operating procedures rcr2596, rcr2510 and rcrm2510 rotary cutters 312-753m 5/09/08 land pride table of contents section 3: operating procedures operating check list it is absolutely essential that no one operates the rotary cutter without first having read, fully understood and become ...

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    25 section 3: operating procedures 5/09/08 rcr2596, rcr2510 and rcrm2510 rotary cutters 312-753m land pride table of contents cutting instructions ! Danger! The use of front & rear safety shields is strongly recommended to prevent injury or death caused by thrown objects! Gearbox shields must be sec...

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    26 section 3: operating procedures rcr2596, rcr2510 and rcrm2510 rotary cutters 312-753m 5/09/08 land pride table of contents crossing steep ditches & banks refer to figure 3-3: ! Warning! Damage to the tractor’s pto components and/or driveline components can cause the driveline to come loose and ca...

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    27 section 3: operating procedures 5/09/08 rcr2596, rcr2510 and rcrm2510 rotary cutters 312-753m land pride table of contents tight turn. Operators of pull-type models must plan ahead and choose a cutting pattern that allows for wider turns. Try increasing or decreasing ground speed to determine the...

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    28 section 4: maintenance & lubrication rcr2596, rcr2510 and rcrm2510 rotary cutters 312-753m 5/09/08 land pride table of contents section 4: maintenance & lubrication maintenance proper servicing and adjustment is the key to the long life of any implement. With careful and systematic inspection, yo...

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    29 section 4: maintenance & lubrication 5/09/08 rcr2596, rcr2510 and rcrm2510 rotary cutters 312-753m land pride table of contents 9. Check blade deflection. If deflection is greater than 3/4", remove blade bolt and reassemble as before except include shim (#2) in the assembly. Select shim thickness...

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    30 section 4: maintenance & lubrication rcr2596, rcr2510 and rcrm2510 rotary cutters 312-753m 5/09/08 land pride table of contents 5. Tighten each spring retainer nut on the clutch housing exactly 2 revolutions to restore clutch to original setting pressure. See clutch assembly on page 30 for exact ...

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    31 section 4: maintenance & lubrication 5/09/08 rcr2596, rcr2510 and rcrm2510 rotary cutters 312-753m land pride table of contents flex couplers refer to figure 4-6: replace rubber disc (#6) as follows: 1. Insert 3-bolts (#1) through the holes in flange weldment (#7). 2. Place beaded washers over th...

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    32 section 4: maintenance & lubrication rcr2596, rcr2510 and rcrm2510 rotary cutters 312-753m 5/09/08 land pride table of contents lubrication points tailwheel spindle tube lift-type cutter type of lubrication: grease quantity = 6 pumps 16276 tailwheel hub the tailwheel hub is equipped with a relief...

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    33 section 4: maintenance & lubrication 5/09/08 rcr2596, rcr2510 and rcrm2510 rotary cutters 312-753m land pride table of contents driveline quantity = clean & coat the inner tube of the driveline with a light film of grease and then reassemble. Driveline u-joints type of lubrication: grease quantit...

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    34 section 4: maintenance & lubrication rcr2596, rcr2510 and rcrm2510 rotary cutters 312-753m 5/09/08 land pride table of contents pillow bearing (pull-type cutter) (rcr2510 & rcrm2510) type of lubrication: grease quantity = as required 16279 ratchet jack type of lubrication: multi-purpose quantity ...

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    35 section 5 specifications & capacities 5/09/08 rcr2596, rcr2510 and rcrm2510 rotary cutters 312-753m land pride table of contents section 5 specifications & capacities rcr2596, rcr2510 & rcrm2510 models rcr2596 (540 rpm) rcr2510 (540 rpm) rcrm2510 (1000 rpm) hitch lift-type category 1 & 2 quick hi...

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    36 section 6: features & benefits rcr2596, rcr2510 and rcrm2510 rotary cutters 312-753m 5/09/08 land pride table of contents section 6: features & benefits rcr2596, rcr2510 & rcrm2510 models features benefits surpassed rugged industry standards all land pride cutters have been designed and tested an...

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    37 section 7: troubleshooting 5/09/08 rcr2596, rcr2510 and rcrm2510 rotary cutters 312-753m land pride table of contents section 7: troubleshooting problem cause solution oil seal leaking gearbox overfilled drain to side plug hole seals damaged replace seals grass or wire wrapped on shaft in seal ar...

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    38 section 8: appendix rcr2596, rcr2510 and rcrm2510 rotary cutters 312-753m 5/09/08 land pride table of contents section 8: appendix torque values chart for common bolt sizes in-tpi 1 n · ft-lb 3 n · m ft-lb n · m ft-lb mm x n · m ft-lb n · m ft-lb n · m ft-lb 1/4" - 20 7.4 5.6 11 8 16 12 m 5 x 0.8...

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    39 section 8: appendix 5/09/08 rcr2596, rcr2510 and rcrm2510 rotary cutters 312-753m land pride table of contents warranty land pride warrants to the original purchaser that this land pride product will be free from defects in material and workmanship beginning on the date of purchase by the end use...

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